joekell Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 hi I am new and In great need of help long story I use a mechanic (as I could not put a bolt in a monkeys mouth)who has been great up to now. only recently He fitted a timing belt ,water pump ,fan belt and new tensioner.Unfortunatly the new tensioner was faulty and snapped the belt as you can imagine all sorts of damage occured. but being a good guy he repaired the problems and gave me the car back last night it sounded ok if a little tappy. this morning though the idle speed was not quite right and after 15 mins driving when slowing down it sounded like a fish was getting slapped about the engine altough this went away after 2 mins I am not 2 happy and will give the car back tonight with the probs explained but not being mechanical I feel that I can be flanneled .This was the best wee car I have ever had I dont want to lose it and cant afford to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joekell Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 sorry for the greif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 hi I am new and In great need of help long story I use a mechanic (as I could not put a bolt in a monkeys mouth)who has been great up to now. only recently He fitted a timing belt ,water pump ,fan belt and new tensioner.Unfortunatly the new tensioner was faulty and snapped the belt as you can imagine all sorts of damage occured. but being a good guy he repaired the problems and gave me the car back last night it sounded ok if a little tappy. this morning though the idle speed was not quite right and after 15 mins driving when slowing down it sounded like a fish was getting slapped about the engine altough this went away after 2 mins I am not 2 happy and will give the car back tonight with the probs explained but not being mechanical I feel that I can be flanneled .This was the best wee car I have ever had I dont want to lose it and cant afford to replace it. Hi welcome :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joekell Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 hi dezwez thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011fiesta Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Welcome to FOC I'd repost this into the section of the forum for what model of car you have. More people will see it there and there'll be a better chance a mechanically minded member will help you. Hope the problems sorted soon. Paul :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Rich Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hi & Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joekell Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 Welcome to FOC I'd repost this into the section of the forum for what model of car you have. More people will see it there and there'll be a better chance a mechanically minded member will help you. Hope the problems sorted soon. Paul :-) hi and thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joekell Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 Hi & hi and thanx for the welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurray01 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Welcome to the Ford-Owners-Club - The best Ford Forum on the net! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Maxreflect Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hi joe, hope you get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joekell Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 getting there broke my heart but never be the same maybe look for another, wont pass any probs on but. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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